Manly Image

The Atlantic recently published a photo montage of Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin taking part in manly activities. It’s freaking awesome. Putin has definitely worked hard at developing a manly and virile persona. It’s very Theodore Roosevelt-esque. While Roosevelt was certainly a badass, like Putin, he understood the power of the media and would often create photo-ops for himself to show off his awesome manliness. But even though both men wanted people to know about their manly feats, they both actually did the things they’re shown doing–it wasn’t a bunch of talk.

Of course, in addition to doing manly things, TR had a very sterling reputation, while Putin is known for being a bad dude.

If you’ve been following us on the Trunk, you’ll know we’re fans of Mr. Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation. Graphic artist Kyle Hinton is too and has created a paper doll of this awesomely manly TV character. Accessories include Ron’s golden gun, desk shotgun, “The Swanson” turkey leg, and a glass of scotch.

Fun to print off and let the kids play with. Or you can play with it. We won’t tell anybody.

Hinton has also created paper dolls portraying other Parks and Recreation characters as well as characters from Breaking Bad and Arrested Development. I dig this guy’s taste in TV. See all the designs here here.

One thing I regret from high school: not taking shop class. Would probably have been more useful than that psychology class I took. Sadly, high school shop classes are becoming a thing of the past as smaller budgets forces schools to shut down “non-essential” programs like shop class.

Did you take shop class in high school? What sort of things did you make?

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